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To make the sugar-and-honey syrup, put the sugar in a small heavy saucepan with 4 cups water.
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Bring to a boil, and add the lemon juice.
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Lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered.
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Stir in the honey and the vanilla.
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Set aside.
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To make the dough, put the flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl, and knead with your hands until the dough can be formed into a ball.
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You can also use a food processor.
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Divide the dough in half, and cover with a towel.
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Let rest for at least 15 minutes.
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Roll out the dough as thin as possible, less than 1/8 inch thick.
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Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into long strips, about 1 inch by 12 inches.
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Pour about 4 inches of oil into a heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees.
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Wrap each strip of dough carefully and loosely around three fingers into a spiral, keeping the center ring very wide and very loose.
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Carefully slip the dough off your fingers and into the hot vegetable oil, turning with tongs for a few minutes as the dough cooks.
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The tongs will help keep the round shape.
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First the ring will puff up like a rose, and then it will start to turn golden.
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Once it is golden, carefully remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
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Repeat with the rest of the dough, one strip at a time.
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Put the warm fritters on a serving plate, and spoon the syrup over all.
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Serve warm.
